Information security courses can help you learn risk assessment, network security protocols, encryption techniques, and incident response strategies. You can build skills in threat analysis, vulnerability management, and compliance with security regulations. Many courses introduce tools like firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and security information and event management (SIEM) software, demonstrating how these tools are applied to protect data and maintain system integrity.

Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Malware Protection, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Exploitation techniques, Cybersecurity, Threat Detection, Email Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Human Factors (Security), Network Analysis
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Infosec
Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Endpoint Detection and Response, Threat Management, Cyber Operations, Cybersecurity, Cyber Threat Hunting, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Security Management, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Threat Detection, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Security Assessment, Event Monitoring, Network Security, Network Monitoring, Data Security, Business Continuity, Network Analysis, Analysis
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Amazon Web Services
Skills you'll gain: AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Amazon CloudWatch, Amazon DynamoDB, Amazon Web Services, Data Lakes, Serverless Computing, Cloud Computing, Amazon S3, Scalability, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Event-Driven Programming, Cloud Security, Solution Architecture, Identity and Access Management, Cloud Storage, Software Architecture, Data Architecture, Data Engineering, Cloud Computing Architecture, API Gateway
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Creative Thinking, Information Management, Content Management, Knowledge Transfer, Lifelong Learning, Innovation, Curiosity, Creative Problem-Solving, Systems Thinking, Critical Thinking, Productivity Software, Organizational Skills, Writing and Editing, Collaboration, Development Environment
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Scanning, Hardening, Cybersecurity, Exploit development, Vulnerability Assessments, Network Analysis, Linux, System Configuration, Virtual Machines, Operating Systems
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Firewall, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Security, Infrastructure Security, Network Security, Containerization
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Google Gemini, Google Cloud Platform, Kubernetes, Generative AI, Big Data, Software Development Life Cycle, Cloud Computing, Cloud Security, Development Testing, Application Deployment, Marketing Analytics, DevOps, Application Lifecycle Management, Application Development, Network Planning And Design, Data Analysis, Software Development Tools, Vulnerability Assessments, Security Controls, Security Engineering
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Computer Security Incident Management, Cyber Threat Hunting, Cyber Attacks, Cybersecurity, Cyber Operations, Continuous Monitoring, Event Monitoring, Disaster Recovery, Incident Management, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Threat Detection, Cloud Security, Security Controls, Threat Management, System Monitoring, IT Automation, Record Keeping, Problem Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Microsoft 365, Microsoft Office, Collaborative Software, Microsoft Teams, Productivity Software, Endpoint Security, Microsoft Windows, Automation, Microsoft Outlook, Data Loss Prevention, Data Security, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Infosec
Skills you'll gain: File Systems, Microsoft Windows, Cybersecurity, TCP/IP, Network Protocols, Data Security, Litigation Support, File Management, Network Security, Operating Systems, Data Structures, General Networking, Data Validation, Record Keeping, System Software, Data Integrity, Data Analysis Software, User Accounts, USB, System Configuration
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

LearnKartS
Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Assessment, Network Security, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Threat Detection, Exploitation techniques, Vulnerability Assessments, Application Security, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Security Awareness, Web Servers
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Threat Management, Security Controls, Cyber Security Strategy, Threat Detection, Cyber Security Policies, Security Awareness, Computer Security Awareness Training, Cyber Risk, Data Security, Network Security, Enterprise Security, Information Assurance, Incident Response, Data Integrity
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks